Major Problems with 2000 Lexus RX 300 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Lexus RX 300

2000 Lexus RX 300 SEAT BELTS Victims: 1

2000 Lexus RX 300 ENGINE Victims: 1 Mileage: 41000 miles

2000 Lexus RX 300 ANCHORAGE Victims: 1

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Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER TRAIN and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lexus RX 300 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while traveling on central expressway in dallas us75 going about 65 my lexus rx300 lost forward acceleration as cars zoomed...	58 ~ 107012 miles
POWER TRAIN we bought this vehicle (lexus rx300 4wd) on 11/29/2002 with 27 080 miles on it from local lexus dealer. it...	14 ~ 116766 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when changing lanes steering wheel went into opposite direction resulting in a collision. dealer has inspected vehicle and has not...	9 ~ 89944 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine failed due to sludging. i was unaware of the spa and had a used engine installed. lexus refuses to	5 ~ 113039 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING inspite of changing the oil within warranty guidelines my rx 300 developed engine sludge in the 3.0 6 cylinder engine....	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states that brake warning light is on. dealer was contacted. mr...	5 ~ 71875 miles
ENGINE while driving the car jerks and then cuts off. this has happened at least half a dozen times within the...	3 ~ 137200 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2000 lexus rx300. the contact heard a screeching sound that occurred intermittently when the vehicle was...	3 ~ 73553 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING traveling 60 mph on merit pky connecticut the fluid leaked out of a blown gasket in the transfer box to...	3 ~ 46500 miles
SEAT BELTS throughout the life of seatbelt on the drivers side it has loosened 4 to 5 inches during normal driving conditions...	3 ~ 108735 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT when changing lanes steering wheel went into opposite direction resulting in a collision. dealer has inspected vehicle and has not...	3
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes have failed at least 6 times. the vehicle is usually going about 25-30 mph and the brake is...	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER consumer took vehicle to dealer for brakes. on august 15 2001 engine check light came on. consumer took vehicle back	2 ~ 40 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer took vehicle to dealer for brakes. on august 15 2001 engine check light came on. consumer took vehicle back	2
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE if the wireless remote is used to lock the vehicle and a person in it then after 30 seconds the...	2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL told before purchasing that transmission was rebuilt. not shifting properly. i was told it was an electrical issue power train....	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while driving the car jerks and then cuts off. this has happened at least half a dozen times within the...	1 ~ 137200 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM purchased car from guy and found out two days later paper work in the glove box that contained a carfax...	1
VISIBILITY my lexus rx300 2000 the sun visors keeps falling down which prevents me to drive in which i get distracted...	1 ~ 115000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES liftgate opens due to rust in ball stud attached to body. there is a possibility that the liftgate can fall	1
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt: vehicle was purchased used from a honda dealer in texas banxten honda. vehicle was just out of the four...	1 ~ 60000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION rear suspension broken upon impact with road debris.*mr the vehicle traveled at approximately 30 mph and wobbled. the rear control...	1 ~ 79600 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT traveling 60 mph on merit pky connecticut the fluid leaked out of a blown gasket in the transfer box to...	1 ~ 41000 miles
AIR BAGS air bags failed to inflate after vehicle was hit violently on the passenger side/front right quarter panel. vehicle rolled still	1 ~ 26000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel gauge indicator will read the wrong reading and cause vehicle to shut off while driving with no warning. dealer...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS since i have had the car (2/2000) the driver's seat belt has intermittently loosened 4-6 inches during normal driving conditions...	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING throughout the life of seatbelt on the drivers side it has loosened 4 to 5 inches during normal driving conditions...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle experienced brake failure on 6 different occasions and has been inspected 3 times when the pedal is applied...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when braking there was a popping noise and vehicle took longer to slow down. consumer had to apply more pressure....	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a popping noise. she happened to look out of mirror and	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES bridgestone dueler ht 687 p225/70r16 dot elwa original equipment on a 2000 lexus rx 300 with 25000 miles. first blowout...	1
TIRES tire blew out sounded like an explosion. *ak (tiresize: p225/70)( dot number: tire size: p225/70 )...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS shortly after i puchased my vehicle i began having flat tires at 1200 1700 and 2018 miles. when the tires...	1
BODY > STRUCTURE when changing lanes steering wheel went into opposite direction resulting in a collision. dealer has inspected vehicle and has not...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING when changing lanes steering wheel went into opposite direction resulting in a collision. dealer has inspected vehicle and has not...	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES at 40 mph or above with the sun roof opened the air entering the vehicle makes the whole vehicle shake...	1
LINKAGES > STEERING if the wireless remote is used to lock the vehicle and a person in it then after 30 seconds the...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY if the wireless remote is used to lock the vehicle and a person in it then after 30 seconds the...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES upon entering the vehicle occupant pressed door locks and shut the door. but did not have the vehicle's keys after...	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING upon entering the vehicle occupant pressed door locks and shut the door. but did not have the vehicle's keys after...	1
CHILD SEAT century model 4525 wvs - apparently this seat was recalled. when it was recalled the manufacturer dates mentioned apparently were...	1

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